Consultant Anesthesiologist – Pain Medicine

About the role

The Abu Dhabi Region seeks a Consultant Anesthesiologist specialized in Pain Medicine to provide evidence‑based, patient‑centered care for acute, chronic and cancer‑related pain. You will lead multidisciplinary pain‑relief initiatives and ensure compliance with SEHA protocols and international guidelines.

Key responsibilities

• Assess and manage complex pain conditions, including neuropathic, musculoskeletal, postoperative and cancer‑related pain.
• Perform interventional procedures such as nerve blocks, epidural injections, facet joint injections, radio‑frequency ablation, spinal cord stimulation and intrathecal therapies.
• Develop individualized treatment plans that combine pharmacologic, physical, psychological and procedural interventions.
• Collaborate with orthopedics, neurology, oncology, palliative care and rehabilitation teams.
• Ensure safe administration of anesthetics and sedation for pain procedures.
• Lead inpatient and outpatient pain clinics, case reviews and pain boards.
• Document procedures and outcomes in SEHA’s electronic health records.
• Supervise and educate junior doctors, residents and allied health professionals.
• Contribute to research, quality improvement and clinical guideline development.
• Maintain infection control, patient safety, radiation safety and regulatory compliance.

Required profile

• Basic Medical Degree (MBBS or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
• Residency in Anaesthesiology and fellowship in Anaesthesiology with Pain Medicine subspecialty.
• Board certification (CCT UK, Arab Board, American Board, or equivalent) and valid DOH Consultant License in Anaesthesiology with Pain Management.
• Minimum 5 years post‑specialty experience as a Consultant in Anaesthesiology focused on Pain Medicine.

Required skills

• Nerve blocks
• Epidural injections
• Facet joint injections
• Radio‑frequency ablation
• Spinal cord stimulation
• Intrathecal therapies
• Anesthetic administration
• Sedation management